In a letter of protest to Pope Francis, Santiago Ricardo Paz, known by his Islamic name Abdulkarim Paz, condemned the insult to the Muslim holy book, and, in a sincere response, the Pontiff condemned the desecration of the Quran and calls it “barbaric.”

In a message, the Secretary General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly expressed his condolences on the demise of the father of Hojat al-Islam Mohammad Hasan Rahimian, the custodian of the Holy Mosque of Jamkaran.

The representative of the people of Gilan in the Assembly of Leadership Experts stated, “Submission to oppression has no place in the culture of Ashura and the Holy Quran. Islamic Revolution of Iran has always stood against oppression.”

The representative of the people of Gilan in the Assembly of Leadership Experts stated, “The capacity of the ceremonies for Immaculate Imams (a.s.) is very high, and the fruit of participating in such ceremonies should be seen in relation to oneself, spouse, children, and society. This arrangement of ours for Ashura is good, however, its truth, internal aspect, thought, reflection, and consideration should also be improved.”

The representative of the people of Gilan in the Assembly of Leadership Experts stated, “The Quran and AhlulBayt (a.s.) are insulted because of their influence. The project of global arrogance is the closure of sacred things, Islamic rules, and Sharia.”

The CEO of the Ashura International Foundation stated, “Today, in Western and non-Muslim societies, the culture of vulgarity, obscenity, and animal freedoms is promoted because they have no hope and no place. They do not value humanity.”

The representative of the people of Gilan in the Assembly of Leadership Experts stated, “The Zionists are at the top of the pyramid of the domination system, and tolerance, peace, and friendship with them have no justification or meaning. Today, the Zionist regime wants the modern slavery and servitude of mankind.”

The representative of the people of Gilan in the Assembly of Leadership Experts stated, “Without knowledge, worshiping God leads people astray. Ashura gatherings should become classes to know Imam Hussain (a.s.).”